This is a 2000 Fender Custom Shop ’56 Stratocaster Closet Classic in Vintage Blonde, built during the highly regarded early Custom Shop era. It’s a beautifully preserved example with the classic ’56 soft‑V feel, lightweight ash body, and the unmistakable chime of CS ’50s single coils.

If you’re looking for a vintage‑correct Strat with authentic ageing, superb playability, and early‑era Custom Shop craftsmanship, this one delivers.

• Closet Classic finish subtle ageing with vintage character
• Ash body with Vintage Blonde nitro lacquer
• Maple neck with soft‑V ’56 profile
• Custom Shop ’50s single‑coil pickups
• Original hardware and electronics including original 5-way switch.
• Original case and case candy included
• COA missing in recent house move! (reflected in price)

Excellent condition overall with no fret wear and no structural issues. The finish shows only the intended Closet Classic ageing. Neck is smooth, frets are clean, and the guitar plays exactly as a Custom Shop ’56 should.

Case candy is present.

This model captures the classic ’56 Strat personality:

• Bright, snappy attack from the ash body
• Warm, rounded mids from the soft‑V maple neck
• Clear, articulate chime from the Custom Shop ’50s pickups

It’s resonant, lively, and responsive what a fantastic guitar and comfortable to play.

• Original Fender Custom Shop case
• Original case candy
• A beautifully resonant early‑era CS ’56 Strat